How do you make a bonnet out of construction paper?

How do you make a bonnet out of construction paper?

STEPS

1. 1Prepare the paper. Prepare a sheet of 12″ x 18″ drawing paper or white construction paper.
2. 2Draw three lines.
3. 3Punch a pair of holes.
4. 4Fold along the horizontal line.
5. 5Cut a pair of ribbons.
6. 6Attach the ribbons.
7. 7Glue the top flap.
8. 8Cut along the vertical lines.

Why do Pilgrims wear hats?

This is the typical pilgrim hat. The hat was especially popular with Puritans in England and they wore the hat to distinguish themselves from other religious groups. The Puritans were zealous members of the Church of England who were seeking to purify the church from, what they saw, as wrong and devious elements.

How do you make a pilgrim bonnet at home?

Take a large piece of construction paper and cut following the picture of Pilgrim bonnet template. Fold up the edge without the cuts 2 inches. This will be the bonnet brim when finished. Next fold the side with the cuts. Fold the middle piece down and bring the sides to the middle.

How do you make a pilgrim hat?

First, download the Pilgrim Hat Template and print on regular copy paper. Cut along the lines and cut out all the pieces to create a stencil to trace around. Trace the hat onto black cardstock and then cut it out.

How do you make a bonnet out of a template?

Download the bonnet template and use as a guide on a piece of heavy-stock paper. Use hole punch to make a hole on each side, 1/2 inch beneath fold line and 1/2 inch from edge. Mark spots 5 1/2 inches from each bottom edge, then make a 3-inch vertical cut line from each point.

How do you make a bonnet with ribbon and glue?

Mark spots 5 1/2 inches from each bottom edge, then make a 3-inch vertical cut line from each point. Fold across dotted line to make cuff; thread ribbon through each hole. Fold bottom corners inward to create back of bonnet, above, and secure with glue dots; fold down back flap and secure with glue dots.